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and at BrodiesComics that happens in all markets. Prices go up and down.

Two different people the other day told me go buy this stock and that stock. and I said why to each person.

The one had no reason why and the other gave me a good reason. I did my research and pulled up reports. One was a horrible idea and the other was a pretty good idea. So the good idea one was suggested by the one who did their homework. Each person does not need follow the crowd but do their own study and research.

Exchanges don't care of prices just the volume and movement.  People need to study and not just jump in anything they do not understand. Also they should ask themselves what does this technology Do? 

Live prices and volume shows, help people see movement and sometimes help them open their eyes to sportscard markets.

Maybe they have a favorite player. Maybe they like a certain card? Perhaps they will pay a couple bucks to buy a card on a marketplace. That's a collection or investment into themselves and what they enjoy.

Things that are built need to be built and developed. There is much room to build in Sports cards

Totally agree, especially the last two sentences. All I see happening is collectors getting priced out of their hobby. That's why the trading on this site was a blessing to find, as I could grow my collection without spending a bunch of money or hoping to get the cards I want from overpriced packs/boxes.

When I think about (and talk about) sportscards I use words like the following...

- Base Cards, Inserts, Parallels. Rookie Cards, Sets, Vintage

I do not use words like the following...

- Volume, Market, ROI, Market Cap, Liquidity, Exchanges

To each their own...

Base Cards, Inserts, Parallels. Rookie Cards, Sets, Vintage 

I use those words to. But this conversation is on the markets aspect. 

Let's also not forget the loosely used term GOAT :) 

I understand how markets work. My comment was aimed at poeple that attempt to manipulate the market through nefarious means. In the crypto world it is common and sometimes worn as a badge of honor. Pump and Dumpers

Recently, in the sports card world I have seen some of these same types try to manipulate the sports card world as well. For example, entering an obvious fake price from a completed eBay auction to make the price of a card with a "value" of a few bucks seem like it is rising, or more "valueable".

I obviously have thoughts on this entire discussion, but honestly it pains me to have it. This is not the hobby that I want.

Collecting has served me well the last 40 years. I buy things i like and I trade (or give) away cards that I don't. Prices go up and prices go down. I am not investing (financial term) in anything. I am enjoying my hobby. I get just as much enjoyment sitting in my card room, listening to some death metal and sorting 1990 Upper Deck baseball that I get from finding a blaster of Topps Chrome at Walmart and busting it open in the car on the way home.

I also like to find some silly smart chain token I can buy for $5 and watch the roller coaster. My goal in this endeavor is to make money, my goal in collecting sports cards is to collect sports cards.

I appreciate your passion and make no judgements on what it is you are looking for from our hobby.

BTW - I have some 1990 Upper Deck Baseball for trade if anyone is looking to complete that set. I like Astros.

Completely off-topic, but seeing you mentioned it....what bands? When I'm going to a show or sorting through stuff there's nothing better than a little metal to get me going.

I started a new thread for Music.

Statsnerd. Where did you go to school to study finance?

My kids have "over" bought lots of different things over the years that had no long term value or need. It brought them joy and something to play with and sort and organize and create and step on and learn to put away and give away to a younger cousin. I never once heard them bring up ROI. 

Me, too! I used to read comic books, and I collect movies and Big Little Books. So there.

@Ron I prefer not to say. But I will say my education came in handy.

Yes I have many comic books too.